Hello friends.  Chopper here.  Don’t let the name scare you off.  I am really a sweet girl.  I have only been with my fabulous foster family for two days now.  But, since I had my Vet. appointment today, I thought I would give everyone an update.  The Vet. says that I am a healthy girl.  I weighed in at 60 pounds.  I got all up to date on my shots and I passed my Heartworm test.  Negative!!  I really behaved quite well at the Vet., even though they were poking me.  Ouch.  I do still need to get spayed.  My appointment is for next Monday.  After that I will be ready for my forever family.
 
At my old owners place, I was an outside dog.  But, not anymore.  I am movin' on up!  I really do love to be an inside dog.  I am not really used to this constant attention, but I am loving it.  Eventhough I was an outside dog, I still know not to go potty in the house.  I let my foster family know when it is time for me to go outside.  I love to run and play outside.  But you need to keep close tabs on me, because I like to explore my surroundings and beyond.  Since I lived outside, boy was I dirty.  My foster dad gave me a bath.  I really enjoyed being brushed after the bath.  I even fell asleep.  He also clipped my nails, but I didn't even notice because my foster mom was petting me.
 
I am used to cats and kids.  I didn’t live with any dogs before, but there are two big dogs here.  There is one big lazy one and he just ignores me, so we get along.  The other one is big too, but is still kind of a puppy.  She likes to play with me a lot.  I like to play with her too, just not all the time.  So, sometimes I have to tell her how I feel and then she leaves me alone.  But, I don’t bite her.  (Although she can be quite a pest and may deserve a little bite.  Hehe.  Just Kidding.)
 
At night I sleep in my foster parents room on the floor on a blanket.  During the day when no one is home I hang out in a crate.  I don’t mind the crate.  It gives me a good chance to catch up on some zzz's.  I do pretty well on a leash.  I only pull a little bit.  I just need someone to take me for walks and work with me.  I like car rides also.  I do come when you call my name and know a few other commands too.  I can impress you with sit, down and shake.  I am always up for more training. 
 
Am I the dog for you?  I may miss my previous family, but I am looking forward to having a new beginning with a special family.  I know my previous family will miss me too.  But, RAGOM only picks the best families to adopt to, so I will be well cared for.
 
My foster mom will send an update next week after my surgery to let you all know how it went. 
XOXO Chopper girl.